Long overdue

After a long break I am back ... for now. I'm not sure how long this next stint of blogging will last for, but in my defense I've been terribly busy. In any event, this will be my last post as a 27 year old. At least I'm pretty sure it will be. Let me tell you, 27 has been a long and bumpy ride. Here's to hoping for smooth sailing 28. ;)

Update: last week we went to see The Format in Tulsa at a little event called DFest. The "D" is short for Diversity. Anywho it was a blasty-blast. Steel Train and Limbeck opened the show and let me tell you, although they were good, they couldn't get off the stage fast enough. Oh, and a guy (I presume was filling in as back-up for Limbeck) looked just like my little brother. Well, my little brother with a fro. I had a spot right next to the stage (slightly behind the speaker as to keep my hearing for another 28 years) and this kid was doing his thing right in front of me. The whole time I was thinking "Andrew?" Yes, I would be surprised if my brother ended up in Tulsa and didn't call me first.

So, The Format. Nate, Sam, Mike, Izard, and Don were spot on as usual. And Nate is right, Toco really is the best Merch guy ever. I sat there going through shirts that were way too big for me and he gave me great instructions on how to shrink one to fit my petiteness. I already had one Format shirt, but it's signed by Nate and I don't like to wear it too much for fear that washing will somehow ruin the signature. The highlight of the evening was meeting Nate for the second time. He is so good to his fans ... even at 2 a.m.

Tulsa is really a beautiful city. Our hotel was a little far from "stuff" but it was by far the best hotel in Tulsa ... well, except all of the performers were staying there and we heard an impromptu 4 a.m. concert down the hall. The best restaurants are located close to the Utica Square area and most are within walking distance to various shops and galleries. For anyone planning on a trip to Tulsa, Kilkenny's is an amazing Irish Pub. They have all of the standard Irish favorites and an atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in Dublin. The Guinness concoctions are out of this world. We also dined at Flemings Steakhouse. The steaks were delish and the wine flights offer a variety of palate pleasing flavors. Everything at Flemings is a la carte, so be prepared to spend at least $100 per couple. Let me reiterate though: It's worth it!

Until next time.
-L